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May 12, 2026

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National Grid Collapses First Time In 2025


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Nigeria’s national power grid has recorded its first major collapse for the first time in 2025 barely ten days into the new year.

 

The collapse has resulted in a nationwide blackout to the despair of Nigerians.

 

This incident marks the 13th occurrence in the past 13 months.

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Checks by our correspondent showed that power generation dropped from 2111.01 megawatts as of 2 pm to 390.20 MW by 3 pm.

 

A post by The Energy podcast confirmed the blackout stating, “National grid suffers major collapse… First in 2025.”

 

Another post said, “Restoration has begun… Currently generating 302MW as of 02:40 pm.”